Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering Department since 2018.
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2009
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2015 Dissertation: "Novel Optical Diagnostic Methods for the Study of Combustion and Extinction"
Research
- Combustion (extinction, turbulence), optical diagnostics (laser induced fluorescence, high-speed imaging, three-dimensional imaging, image processing), engineering education (active learning, assessment)
Experience
- Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, San José State University, 2015-2018
Honors & Awards
- Professor of the Year Award, SJSU Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, May 2017
- George H. Markstein Best Paper Award, Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, March 2014
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, January 2013
- Graduate Predoctoral Fellowship Competition, 2nd Place, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, May 2012
- Koerner Family Fellowship, School of Engineering, University of Connecticut, August 2011
- Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship, School of Engineering, University of Connecticut, January 2010
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Maritime College faculty advisor, 2018-present)
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Combustion Institute